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Games Like SkyDefender

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Action, Singleplayer.

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SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!

Reviews: 2 user reviews — 100% — of 2 reviews
Released: 2026-03-20
Developer: Dopaminer
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: PolyBuild
    Windows

    STEEL FORCE is a top-down shooter. Attack robots, use your shield, and push your skills to the limit. Run, dash, and break through waves of armed machines.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, PvE 18.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11%, War 7.1%

  2. #2 < STRECT >
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MiddleBit
    Windows

    Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Score Attack 17.3%, Shooter 12.4%, PvE 11.7%, Arcade 11%

  3. #3 Sky Sorcerer
    69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Esemte Games
    Windows

    Sky Sorcerer is an exciting top-down shooter game where you take on the role of a mighty wizard battling waves of monsters in the air. Fly over captivating locations, fighting various monsters that seek to destroy your magical fortress.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, PvE 20.2%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 11.5%, 3D 4.5%

  4. #4 Super Psy Penguin
    70% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
    Windows

    Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Shooter 21%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  5. #5 Red Blaster
    68% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Blaster Games
    Windows

    Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, PvE 19.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 5.9%

  6. #6 Guardian: Planet Defense
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Eager Lemur
    Windows

    Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Shooter 20%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 9.2%, Casual 4.4%

  7. #7 COTTOn Rock'n'Roll -SUPERLATIVE NIGHT DREAMS-
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2023
    Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
    Windows

    The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 19.3%, Action 12.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  8. #8 Infinite Shooter
    69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
    Dev: Minion Productions Inc.
    Windows

    Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.2%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 12.7%, Indie 3.8%

  9. #9 Pato Martinez
    66% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Pepes Games
    Windows

    History can be thrilling, learn the importance of the air force during the Spanish civil war, the most important air battles, the pilots that fought and the airplanes they used. Fight through the air around the Jarama, Brunete or Ebro. Learn, at the same time you become a flying ace!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Shooter 17.4%, War 16.1%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 11.1%

  10. #10 Flying Pigs
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Smallthing Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Become part of the Flying Pigs and free the world from tyranny. Face the enemy of freedom in this unique shoot 'em up set in the skies of World War II. Eyes up, rookie! It's time for pigs to take flight!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Shooter 16.2%, War 15.7%, PvE 14.7%, Arcade 14.4%

  11. #11 A Blast From The Past
    66% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Happy Cactus Games Limited
    Windows · Mac

    A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Score Attack 9.4%, Action 6.7%

  12. #12 Twinstick Arcade
    66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: Aquinas Games
    Windows · Linux

    Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Score Attack 14.5%, Action 9.6%, Casual 5.9%

  13. #13 MissileDancer
    66% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Score Attack 20.4%, Shooter 19%, Action 5.8%, Arcade 5.7%

  14. #14 Zombie Murder 3
    63% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Falco Software
    Windows

    Take control of a powerful steel mech and smash crowds of zombies to pieces with driving heavy metal! Zombie Murder 3 is a new part of the Top Down Shooter game with a bunch of levels, bosses and upgrades.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, PvE 24.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 11%, 3D 8.9%

  15. #15 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
    63% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 11.1%, PvE 9.5%

  16. #16 Hime Cut
    64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Yugo FurihataPub: Pgames
    Windows

    "Hime Cut" is a one-on-one 2D shooting game. Aim for a high score as you clear the wave!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Shooter 20.2%, PvE 15.3%, Score Attack 12.6%, Action 7.9%

  17. #17 Rolling Gunner
    63% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2022
    Dev: Project Rolling GunnerPub: mebius.
    Windows

    March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Shooter 23.8%, Score Attack 19%, Action 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  18. #18 Moon Dancer
    64% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2022
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Score Attack 18.9%, Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 6.5%

  19. #19 Touhou Bunkachou ~ Shoot the Bullet.
    63% matchVery Positive97% of 103 reviews2021
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Shooter 20.3%, Score Attack 18.7%, Action 11.9%, Indie 1.4%

  20. #20 Verisim Skies
    63% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: Carry-On Games
    Windows

    Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  21. #21 Zero Wrath Vendetta
    65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
    Windows

    Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 9.9%, Score Attack 8.2%

  22. #22 Raioh
    62% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2023
    Dev: Ontake Workshop
    Windows

    Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Shooter 23%, PvE 13.7%, Action 12.6%, Combat 4.1%

  23. #23 Kite Hunter
    62% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: WhiteClockGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Aim for the skies and shoot down the kites. Witness the vivid skyline in rugged weather and lighting that challenge your aiming skills. Discover relics and upgrade munition in a race against time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Shooter 20%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 8.5%, 3D 7%

  24. #24 Battle AirForce
    61% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, PvE 17.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 9.8%

  25. #25 Project Root
    65% matchMixed50% of 115 reviews2014
    Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.2%, Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 12.5%, Indie 3.1%

  26. #26 Echoes III
    64% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows

    Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.1%, Shooter 25.8%, Action 11.8%, Indie 3.3%

  27. #27 C-RUSH
    66% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
    Dev: Artnumeris
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 17%

    C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 9.8%, Indie 3.2%

  28. #28 Crazyness: Weird Village
    63% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Netzzado
    Windows

    First-person, action, Shooting, Mistery, puzzles

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, PvE 21.6%, Shooter 17.1%, 3D 6.7%, Action 6.6%

  29. #29 iO Inner Self - The Lava Planet VR
    62% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
    Dev: Spaceboy
    Windows

    Help iO defend the dangerous Lava Planet in this first-person VR shooter as hordes of enemies are unleashed in increasingly difficult waves! Use your gun and shield to get to the end and then beat your high score!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, PvE 20.9%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 6.4%

  30. #30 WOLFLAME
    63% matchVery Positive85% of 115 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.8%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 15%, Score Attack 9%, Action 7%

  31. #31 Flying Shark
    61% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Arcade 21.1%, Score Attack 14.8%, Action 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  32. #32 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
    64% matchMixed56% of 526 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.7%, Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 9.4%

  33. #33 Slap Fight
    61% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.3%, Arcade 20.9%, Score Attack 15.6%, Action 14%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  34. #34 BIRBOUT!
    62% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: JazztachePub: LimeHex
    Windows · Linux

    BIRBOUT! is a hybrid platform shooter where you play as Sunny The Cockatiel, unlock weapons, eat seeds, fight Plovers and save Snowy The Cockatiel from Desmond the Cat!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, PvE 20.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Score Attack 8%

  35. #35 Gunslinger Nova
    62% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: instasiv
    Windows

    A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, PvE 20.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 6.5%

  36. #36 Warrior of democracy
    63% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: BrightSpot Games
    Windows

    "Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, PvE 21%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Casual 3.6%

  37. #37 Gun vs. Zombies
    60% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2024
    Dev: IonForce Studio
    Windows

    Gun vs. Zombies is a thrilling showdown where precision meets undead mayhem. Take control of a dynamic gun affected by physics as you fend off waves of zombies hungry for a brain feast. Compete against others on the global leaderboard by showcasing your shooting skills.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Score Attack 20.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 7.4%

  38. #38 MachineGunner2 : Bullet Transcending
    59% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: wellsleepnahw
    Windows

    MachineGunner 2 is a 2d top-down shooter game that Player controls four characters to clear stages and complete them as fast as possible. One hit will take you to the start line of the stage. So push it at your own pace.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, PvE 24.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 12.2%, Casual 3.9%

  39. #39 ASSAULT SHELL 2
    60% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Overloaded
    Windows

    A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Score Attack 18.3%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 6.8%

  40. #40 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
    60% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: The Lost Sectors
    Windows

    Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Score Attack 12.1%, Action 6.7%

  41. #41 AWA
    62% matchVery Positive80% of 115 reviews2016
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 8.7%, Indie 2.5%

  42. #42 BLASTER MAYHEM
    61% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stormduck
    Windows

    Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Score Attack 18.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 7.1%

  43. #43 ImageStriker
    61% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Score Attack 19.1%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 5.3%

  44. #44 The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis
    59% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: Minimum Wage MediaPub: holo Indie
    Windows

    The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Shooter 20.5%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 12.6%, Casual 7.6%

  45. #45 Karous
    57% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.5%, Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 6.2%, Singleplayer 1%

  46. #46 Always Surrender
    59% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
    Windows

    Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Score Attack 17.9%, PvE 17.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.3%

  47. #47 Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
    61% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2020
    Dev: Mechadonk Media
    Windows

    Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 11.9%, Score Attack 9.4%

  48. #48 UNDER DEFEAT
    57% matchVery Positive96% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 14.9%, War 12.2%, Action 7.4%

  49. #49 RYZY NYIL
    58% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: SB_Games_Public
    Windows

    Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 12.3%, Score Attack 10.2%

  50. #50 OUTL1NED
    58% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: SamWeb
    Windows

    Fast-paced 1D arcade shooter. The Y and Z axis are overrated, it's time to play a game that pushes X to the limit. OUTL1NED.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 13.9%, Casual 2.5%

  51. #51 Romantic Shooter
    60% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Romantic Shooter
    Windows

    Romantic Shooter is an erotic shmup game where you'll be able to destroy the girls clothes!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, PvE 21.9%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 3.9%

  52. #52 Blade Rush
    58% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Noba
    Windows

    Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Score Attack 15%, Action 11.8%, Shooter 8.6%

  53. #53 Tastrion
    58% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Remorasoft
    Windows

    Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.5%, Shooter 24.5%, Action 12.1%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  54. #54 TCSTRIKERS4
    61% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.3%, Shooter 25.9%, Action 11.4%, Score Attack 6.3%, Arcade 4.5%

  55. #55 Enceladus
    62% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: StorybirdPub: Look At My Game
    Windows

    Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 12%, Indie 4.8%

  56. #56 DRAINUS
    57% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,098 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.2%, Shooter 21.6%, Action 11.6%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  57. #57 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
    61% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2012
    Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 73.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 7%, Arcade 6.5%, Indie 0.8%

  58. #58 Raging Blasters 2
    60% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.1%, Arcade 17.4%, Score Attack 13.1%, Action 10.3%, Casual 5.2%

  59. #59 Asteroidia
    57% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, PvE 19.2%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 6.4%

  60. #60 Tiger Heli
    58% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.9%, Arcade 19.7%, Score Attack 14.1%, Action 7.6%, Combat 4.9%

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